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Nation Posted On Sunday, December 06, 2009 | Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 6:
Archaeological Survey of India introduces common entry-tickets for visitors to protected monuments/sites
With a view to facilitate visitors/tourists to buy entry tickets of ASI monuments more conveniently and without hassle, ASI releases a common entry ticket for its World Heritage sites and another one for its other ticketed monuments. A specially designed entry ticket for Taj Mahal is also being released. A visitor/tourist will be able to buy the entry tickets from any of over 250 designated outlets. Besides the ASI offices and its ticketed monuments, the common entry tickets would also be available at the outlets of ITDC, Department of Tourism, Government of India. Hotels, travel agents and tour operators can buy these tickets in bulk in advance for selling to their clients.
The details about common entry tickets are as under :-
1. World Heritage site (Except Taj Mahal)
(Fatehpur Sikri, Humayun's Tomb, Agra Fort, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho, Sun Temple at Konarak, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Group of Temples-Pattadakal, Group of Monuments-Hampi and Group of Monuments-Mamallapuram)
- One common entry ticket for all domestic visitors/tourists Rs.10/-
- One common entry ticket for SAARC/BIMSTEC visitors/tourists Rs.10/-
- One common entry ticket for all foreign tourists Rs.250/-
B. Other Ticketed Monuments
- One common entry ticket for all domestic visitors/tourists Rs.5/-
- One common entry ticket for SAARC & BIMSTEC visitors/tourists Rs.5/-
- One common entry ticket for all foreign tourists Rs.100/-
C. Taj Mahal
- One common entry ticket for all domestic visitors/tourists Rs.20/-
(includes ADA toll tax of Rs.10/-)
- One common entry ticket for SAARC & BIMSTEC visitors/tourists Rs.510/-
(includes ADA toll tax of Rs.500/-)
- One common entry ticket for all foreign tourists Rs.750/-
(includes ADA toll tax of Rs.500/-)
3. From time immemorial, India has been known as a land of rich cultural heritage, which has withstood the test of time. Today we can find reflection of the bygone era in our monuments. The monuments signify the heritage of India, its vibrancy and richness. It is our endeavor to facilitate people from world over to get acquainted with the dynamism of Indian cultural heritage. Indian heritage sites, which are the finest gifts to world from India, have gained immense popularity amongst the travelers of the world. The challenges in promoting these sites lie both in successfully preserving and making them accessible to domestic and international travelers. The common ticketing system will make these priceless monuments and sites easily accessible to the visitors.
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